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A charity set up to provide advice for victims and practitioners around anti-social behaviour.

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ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Aug 30

We offer free, confidential support to help you understand your options regarding anti-social behaviour.

No judgement. Just help.

Contact us by visiting our website!

#ASB #AntiSocialBehaviour

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 1d

We want to hear your story! 📣

Please consider taking 5-10 minutes to complete our Lived Experience Focus Group survey: buff.ly/OSv3pdj

Please forward to anyone you know who has experienced anti-social behaviour ❤️

#charity #ASB #antisocialbehaviour

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 2d

Stacy’s account of anti-social behaviour reveals how the impact goes far beyond nuisance: it affects mental health, family life and faith in local agencies.

Read the blog here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/stacys-story...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 4d

We spoke with a victim of anti-social behaviour who shared a tip they had learned in therapy about dealing with the psychological impact of their neighbour's behaviour.

Do you use any techniques like this?

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 7d

It's #SelfCareSunday

Experiencing anti-social behaviour can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. Grounding exercises such as this one can help to bring you back to the present.

Find more anxiety management techniques from @manchestermind.org here 👉 www.manchestermind.org/managing-anx...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 9d

Our latest quarterly newsletter is out now!

Take a look at what we have been getting up to over the past few months:
asbhelp.co.uk/quarterly-ne...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 11d

We spoke with a victim of anti-social behaviour who had been impacted so heavily that they had felt suicidal.

If you’re feeling suicidal or struggling to cope, please reach out for support:
Samaritans – 116 123 (free 24/7)
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for confidential crisis support

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 15d

Anti-social behaviour can have a big impact on mental and physical health. Please reach out for support ❤️

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 17d

Today we remember the lives of Fiona and Francecca Pilkington who lost their lives after enduring over 10 years of anti-social behaviour.

It is this tragedy which inspired our founder, Julian Richer, to set up ASB Help to provide advice to victims of ASB.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 18d

Please remember to leave enough time for agencies to implement the agreed action plan.

In the meantime, reach out to victim support services for support whilst these actions take place.

Find more information about the #ASBCaseReview here 👉 buff.ly/4hWGQY1
#ASB #FAQ

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 20d

We are thrilled to announce that Midland Heart Housing have sign up to The ASB Help PLEDGE.

Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to keeping victims at the heart of your ASB Case Review process.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 21d

It's #SelfCareSunday

If you’re struggling with the stress of anti-social behaviour, try listening to songs that lift your spirits or calm your mind. Even a few minutes can help you reset and find some peace.

Find more mental health tips from Headspace here 👉 www.headspace.com/articles/men...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 24d

We are over half way through our training package with West Yorkshire Police.

In training, we have looked at: ASB tools and powers, the ASB Case Review and real victim and practitioner case studies.

Find more about our training here: asbhelp.co.uk/practitioner...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 25d

Our whole team went over to Birmingham yesterday for Green & Burton's #ASB11 conference.

It was a very insightful event full of inspiring speakers (including our own Charlie).

We want to thank the victims who courageously shared their experiences as part of this event.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 25d

We are pleased to announce that Runnymede Council have taken our ASB Help PLEDGE!

It was great to catch up with their team at the Green and Burton #ASB11 conference yesterday.

Find out more about The ASB Help PLEDGE here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/practitioner...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · 29d

Don’t let anti-social behaviour silence you.

Our free advice service can help you to understand your rights and be heard.

Reach out to us here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/contact-us-2/

#ASB #Advice #YourVoiceMatters

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 10

We want to say a massive thank you to Midland Heart Housing for their generous donation of £500 in the process of signing up to The ASB Help PLEDGE.

This generosity helps us to continue our work in supporting victims of anti-social behaviour.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 10

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

We want to take this time to remember that the impact of anti-social behaviour reaches beyond the incidents themselves - it affects how people feel, think and live.

It is vital that victims of ASB have access to the right support.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 8

If you are being impacted by anti-social behaviour, we will do our very best to advise you on your rights and options for seeking support.

Reach out to us here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/contact-us-2/

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 7

Met Police recently announced they will be scrapping anti-social behaviour officers: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Here is our response:

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 5

It's #SelfcareSunday

We know how much anti-social behaviour can impact mental and physical health. When faced with ongoing, chronic ASB, it is vital that you reach out for support.

Find more mental health tips from People First here 👉 buff.ly/BFJEDQZ

#MentalHealth

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 5

It's sad that we would need to cover two anniversaries in one week.

Today we remember Matthew Boorman, who was murdered by his neighbour following years of anti-social behaviour.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 3

"I do not feel safe in my house. I am at my wits’ end.’"

A month after sending this email to her Housing Officer, Suzanne Dow sadly took her own life due to the anti-social behaviour she was living with.

Today we are remembering the life of Suzanne.

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Oct 1

Communication isn’t just about words - it’s about impact.

Explore our communication guide for practitioners working with victims of anti-social behaviour.

Find our guide here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/home-practit...

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today our CEO, Harvi, spoke at Westminster Insight's ASB Conference about the ASB Case Review.

She highlighted how it works and why it matters.

Find out more about the ASB Case Review from a practitioner's perspective here 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/practitioner...

#ASBwm

ASB Help @asbhelp.bsky.social · Sep 27

Sometimes being heard makes all the difference.

Feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do. Every voice deserves to be heard.

If anti-social behaviour is impacting your mental health, remember to link in with support services 👉 asbhelp.co.uk/victims-hub/...

#WordsMatter #ASB #NotJustASB